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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.08, 1,723.70 and 1,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.08, 1,723.70 and 1,013.08 is: 1,519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.08 : 1,723.70 = 1,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.08/1,723.70 = 1,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.08x = 1,723.70 × 1,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.08x = 1,746,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,246.00/1,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.69

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